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“It’s hands-on learning what we do in shelters,” said American Red Cross volunteer Pastor Aaron Baldridge.
The storms could also start earlier than normal this year.
Staying prepared and informed is the first step when it comes to keeping you and your family safe during hurricane season.
The official Atlantic Hurricane Season is June 1, 2024, through November 30, 2024.
Forecasters at Colorado State University predict 23 named storms, 11 hurricanes and five major hurricanes, they said in their hurricane season forecast Thursday.
The traditional five-category Saffir-Simpson scale, developed more than 50 years ago, may not show the true power of the most muscular storms, two climate scientists suggested.
Ida could be a devastating Category 3 hurricane near New Orleans, Louisiana, and is expected to make landfall late Sunday.
More damage from Hurricane Zeta was reported at homes, businesses, and public structures in Harrison County than any other in the state
Thousands of residents across South Mississippi are still without power as of 8:30 a.m. Sunday.
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) released the third report of damages caused by Hurricane Zeta.
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Wasting no time, people in East Biloxi throughout Edgewater Estates went to work to clean up, not alone, but together.
The first death from Hurricane Zeta in South Mississippi has been confirmed, according to authorities.
Gov. Tate Reeves made stops in all three coastal counties Thursday to survey damage, and thank first responders, power crews, and all those working to help the area cleanup from the hurricane.
MEMA says multiple counties are currently reporting damages and debris from the hurricane.
Reeves announced Wednesday morning that he signed the emergency declaration ahead of Hurricane Zeta.
The first floor of the casino garage is flooded as the storm surge pushes onto land
South Mississippi should hunker down by 3 PM. Storm winds may arrive between 4pm and 7pm.
Electric companies, such as Entergy and Mississippi Power, made final preparations for Hurricane Zeta.
It’s expected to make its way through south Mississippi and into Alabama through Wednesday evening into early Thursday
With a landfall expected on Wednesday night, residents are scrambling once again to get prepared.
Hurricane Delta is already making its presence felt in Southwest Mississippi, hours after the storm made landfall in Louisiana on Friday.
With the Mississippi State Fair in full swing and Hurricane Delta on the way, plans are being adjusted once again.
For additional information and updates regarding the status of the Natchez Trace Parkway, visit www.nps.gov/natr.
The Rankin County Tornado Safe Room opens Friday night at 7 p.m.
Residents can stay until it closes on Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m.
The purpose of a federal emergency declaration is to provide appropriate assistance for required emergency measures to save lives and to protect property and public health and safety, or to lessen the threat of a catastrophe in the designated areas.
Organizations across Mississippi are ready to help victims who could be affected by Hurricane Delta.
Hurricane Delta is expected to make landfall in Louisiana on Friday, with much of Southwest and Central Mississippi in the storm’s path.
Hurricane Delta is expected to make landfall in Louisiana on Friday, with much of Southwest and Central Mississippi in the storm’s path.
There will be a press briefing regarding the upcoming storm at the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency on Thursday.
The Hancock County Emergency Management Agency will provide self-serve sandbags at several locations on October 7 at 3:00 p.m. as Hurricane Delta approaches the Gulf
In Mississippi, MEMA has sent 160,000 sandbags to the three coastal counties in anticipation of the storm’s arrival.
The Mississippi Aquarium will be closed due to the upcoming severe tropical weather from Tropical Storm Sally.
Due to the upcoming tropical weather from Tropical Storm Sally, Mississippi Gulf Coast harbors and marinas have issued mandatory vessel evacuations.
Deaths reported in Louisiana due to Hurricane Laura.
Here are some of the ways you can give to storm victims who are now in need of a helping hand.
The local Salvation Army will travel to Lousiana on Friday to help those affected by Hurricane Laura.
Different areas in the state are feeling the effects of Hurricane Laura as it continues to move inland.
The city says the Clinton Fire Department (CFD) will activate the Community Safe Room at Fire Station 4, 1973 Pinehaven Road.
As South Mississippi watches Laura batter our neighbors in Louisiana, it is a stark reminder of the devastation that was left along our own coast 15 years ago.
Make sure to stay weather aware throughout this storm event with the First Alert Weather Team.
Mississippi Power will activate its storm center on Monday at 5 a.m. as Marco approaches land, according to the company’s spokesman.
The Hancock County Emergency Management Agency will open the Kiln Shelter at 18320 Highway 43 on Sunday, Aug. 23, beginning at 5 p.m.
A voluntary evacuation has been issued for low-lying areas of Hancock County Sunday ahead of Tropical Storm Marco.
In preparation for the possible tropical weather, self-serving sandbag locations are available.
The press conference is scheduled to begin at 10 a..m.
Governor Tate Reeves and FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor were in Hancock County Thursday visiting with emergency managers and discussing this year’s unique challenges amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sure, it happens each year, but this year… is 2020.